Three-Bean Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Three-Bean Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Juice of 2 limes; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 pound haricots verts or green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds; 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 ounce mache or watercress, trimmed, rinsed, and spun dry; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Juice of 2 limes
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 pound haricots verts or green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 ounce mache or watercress, trimmed, rinsed, and spun dry
Freshly ground pepper

1
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tarragon, chives, honey, mustard, and salt until combined.
2
Set aside.
3
Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside.
4
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
5
Add the haricots verts or green beans; simmer until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes.
6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the haricots verts to the ice bath, and let cool completely.
7
Drain in a colander, and pat dry with paper towels.
8
Place in a large serving bowl.
9
Add the kidney beans and cannellini, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
10
Toss to coat.
11
Gently toss in the mache or watercress; season with pepper.
12
Serve.
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(Per serving)
14
Calories: 105
15
Fat: 0g
16
Cholesterol: 0mg
17
Carbohydrate: 21g
18
Sodium: 164mg
19
Protein: 6g
20
Fiber: 6g

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Juice of 2 limes, 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Three-Bean Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Three-Bean Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

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